Technology Focus: Generative Design

The continued advancements in simulation software, as well as the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the design process, have led to expanded use of generative design tools.

However, despite the development of new and easier-to-use generative software, widespread adoption has yet to occur. In part, this is due to a need for more education about how generative design can be used.

In this Special Focus Issue, we have gathered editorial features that help explain how generative design can be leveraged by more engineers, the benefits and challenges associated with the technology, and examples of how it is being used today.